About MAHLE

Together, we move the world---we've been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.

MAHLE generated sales of €11.7 billion in 2024. Employing just under 68,000 people at 135 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2024). Join our MAHLE team! #StrongerTogether

Your Contribution

A three-year, individually designed doctoral (PhD) program in the Group's advanced engineering department
PhD program in the field of computational fluid dynamics and thermodynamics
The doctoral program begins at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). The duration of the initial research stay is up to three months and serves as scientific onboarding as well as aligning the research objectives. The subsequent main part of the doctoral research will take place at the MAHLE site in Stuttgart
Competent support from the department, personnel development and the research center
Early discussion about possible career options within the MAHLE group
Modeling and simulation of complex multiphase flows in heat exchangers in the automotive environment
Development of simulation models to represent dynamic operating and flow conditions in OpenFOAM
Identification and analysis of fluid engineering properties such as pressure drop, flow distribution, heat transfer, and phase transition
Intensive research and development work focusing on the further development of physical models for real-world application conditions

Qualifications

Excellent university degree (Master or comparable) in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Physical Engineering Science, or comparable programs with a focus on thermodynamics or fluid mechanics
In-depth knowledge of flow simulation as well as an understanding of thermodynamic and fluid engineering processes in multiphase flows
Excellent English and fluent German skills
High level of independence, reliability and self-directed work

#TeamMAHLE is diverse and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities.

LISA.SIEBERT@MAHLE.COM +49 711 501-14718 DE

Depending on the job profile and personal situation of the employees, MAHLE offers the possibility of flexible working, for example through home office. This is how we support our employees in balancing their professional and private lives.

Company: MAHLE International (DE)

Closing date for applications

Don't waste any time, apply while the position is online.

Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.

Shape the future with us.

Benefits: MinSalary: 68000 MaxSalary: SalaryCurrency: EUR Remote Model: Hybrid Country Code: de

PhD in Simulation of Complex Multiphase Flows in Heat Exchangers (m/f/d)